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Brooklyn Leaders Denounce ICE Arrests in NYC
Brooklyn City Council Members and immigration advocates on Wednesday condemned the Trump administration’s mass deportation tactics and the swift removal of immigrants from city courthouses, as national tensions rise amid ongoing and planned protests.
Jun 12, 2025 10:43 AM
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NYPD Vehicles in Brooklyn Set on Fire
At least eight police vehicles parked inside the 83rd Precinct lot in Bushwick went up in flames early Thursday morning in a suspected act of arson, according to AM New York.
Jun 12, 2025 10:21 AM
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NYC Does Not Need The Military to Help Control Protests, Mayor Says
"...if there's ever a need to go beyond the manpower that we have, there's other ways you do it before you have to come with the look of a military operation,” New York City Mayor Eric Adams said during his regular weekly press briefing on Tuesday.
Jun 11, 2025 11:13 AM
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Brooklyn Intersections to Get Protective Barriers for Pedestrians And Cyclists
The New York City Department of Transportation said it will redesign six high-traffic intersections to improve visibility for everyone on the road.
Jun 11, 2025 9:47 AM
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A Brooklyn Elementary School Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
Hundreds of school staff, students and alumni were in celebratory mode as Gravesend's P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini marked its 100th anniversary on Friday.
Jun 10, 2025 12:16 PM
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Bridge Overhaul Adds Bike Lane to Brooklyn's Fort Hamilton Parkway
Work has begun on a $37 million project that will fix the bridge carrying Fort Hamilton Parkway over the Gowanus Expressway.
Jun 10, 2025 10:47 AM
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Brooklyn Man Convicted of Orchestrating a Murder While Sex Trafficking in East New York
Omari Scott, also known as Prince and Sir Prince, was convicted of arranging the murder of rival pimp Cleveland Clay. Both men participated in sex trafficking at Penn Track, a frequent strip for prostitution in East New York.
Jun 10, 2025 10:20 AM
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NYC Mayor Signs Executive Order Defining Antisemitism
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Sunday signed an executive order to recognize an international definition of antisemitism in order to enable "a thoughtful response" to crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
Jun 9, 2025 1:00 PM
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City Eyes Flatbush Avenue Overhaul to Boost Brooklyn Bus Speeds
The city Department of Transportation is planning on adding a dedicated bus lane on Flatbush Avenue from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Army Plaza.
Jun 9, 2025 9:33 AM
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Educators Applauded For Including Anti-Ageism Curriculum in Brooklyn
Administrators and principals from Brooklyn South High Schools on May 21 were recognized by the Department of Education for their work in implementing the Anti-Ageism Resource Guide into their curriculum.
Jun 7, 2025 10:00 AM
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